UI/UX Design Lead

Clay is a global design agency specializing in digital products and brand experiences. Our clients include well-known companies such as Slack, Google, Snapchat, Amazon, and Coinbase, as well as a range of innovative startups. Our team works across Europe, the USA, and beyond.

Role Overview

We are seeking a UI/UX Design Lead to support and guide our design team. This role combines hands-on design with leadership responsibilities, focusing on high-quality project delivery, mentoring, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from research and discovery through to delivery, ensuring client-ready outcomes.
• Review and refine design work, offering constructive feedback and hands-on support when needed.
• Mentor and guide UI/UX Designers, helping maintain high design standards.
• Prepare and review client deliverables, including presentation materials.
• Organize workflows, design files, and documentation for clarity and efficiency.
• Validate design estimates, communicate priorities, and support project planning.
• Oversee creation and implementation of design systems across projects.
• Foster collaboration through workshops, guidelines, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional digital design experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role (agency or product team).
• Strong UI/UX skills combined with the ability to guide, mentor, and inspire designers.
• Experience leading projects from research to delivery, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Skilled in conducting design reviews and setting clear quality standards.
• Proven experience building and managing design systems.
• Strong organizational skills in workflows, documentation, and design operations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with PMs and developers.
• Confident in preparing and presenting client-facing deliverables.
• Strong written English; spoken fluency preferred.
• Based within a 2-hour timezone overlap with CET.

Benefits

• Fully remote work option or office-based in Serbia.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Personal development opportunities (e.g., English courses).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Work with a wide range of clients, from startups to global brands.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture, with equal opportunity for all applicants.

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